Job summary As a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help provide quality care for the residents. Your responsibilities will include care, housekeeping, and catering, and you'll have the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills. You'll be part of a team delivering a warm and homely atmosphere where the residents' needs always come first. Main duties of the job As a Care Home Assistant, you'll be a key member of the team, responsible for a variety of tasks across care, housekeeping, and catering. You'll need excellent communication and teamwork skills, as well as a positive, can-do attitude. You should have some experience in care, housekeeping, or catering, and be willing to adapt to different situations. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, training, and a range of benefits. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care and creating a welcoming, homely environment for their residents. Barchester Healthcare values its employees and offers excellent training and development opportunities. Date posted 08 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1237861892 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Newport PO30 2EP Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us provide the quality care our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across care, housekeeping and catering. You'll get plenty of variety and will be able to develop a broad range of skills along the way. Whether you're cooking up meals, keeping our environment well-maintained or spending one-to-one time with our residents, you'll be delivering a warm and homely atmosphere where they always come first. If you find yourself drawn to one of the areas you work in, we'll make sure you have the opportunity to progress there full-time. ABOUT YOU As a Care Home Assistant you'll be a big presence in our home, so it's important that you have excellent communication and team working skills and a positive, can-do approach. You should be practical and willing to turn your hand to different tasks, ready to adapt to all sorts of different situations. You'll need some experience in care, housekeeping or catering, but we'll provide all the training you need to thrive with us. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care and support you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us provide the quality care our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across care, housekeeping and catering. You'll get plenty of variety and will be able to develop a broad range of skills along the way. Whether you're cooking up meals, keeping our environment well-maintained or spending one-to-one time with our residents, you'll be delivering a warm and homely atmosphere where they always come first. If you find yourself drawn to one of the areas you work in, we'll make sure you have the opportunity to progress there full-time. ABOUT YOU As a Care Home Assistant you'll be a big presence in our home, so it's important that you have excellent communication and team working skills and a positive, can-do approach. You should be practical and willing to turn your hand to different tasks, ready to adapt to all sorts of different situations. You'll need some experience in care, housekeeping or catering, but we'll provide all the training you need to thrive with us. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care and support you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You should have some experience in care, housekeeping, or catering, but training will be provided. A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work well in a team are essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You should have some experience in care, housekeeping, or catering, but training will be provided. A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work well in a team are essential. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Newport PO30 2EP Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)